Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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TORTILLERIA LA MEXICANA #5

701 HINSON AVE · HAINES CITY · Polk County · FL 33844

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 3, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3623757
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10917500
DBPR license6304817

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedNovember 3, 2025 2:30 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedNovember 4, 2025 9:11 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#4High Priority08B-02-4

High Priority – Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed a box of chilies being stored in an open box on dry storage shelf.

#5High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches in back dry storage area by tortilla machine. Manager eradicated roaches, and discarded. Observed approximately 19 roaches in between steam well and wall, on cook line.

Basic 3

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Observed in upper chute area.

#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roach on premises. Observed a dead roach in back dry storage area, by tortilla machine. Manager disposed of roach.

#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cambro of juice being stored on floor in walk in cooler. Manager placed juice on a rack. Observed gallon of fryer oil being stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:17 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.